The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 has passed Parliament. This means there are some changes coming to the NDIS to secure it for the long term. These include who can access the NDIS, how plans are managed, how funding is used and how providers operate.  Changes start 7 days after the new NDIS laws are signed.

This site allows you to download the timeline

Information for NDIS providers to help understand the changes the NDIS is making and what they mean for you.  Topics include: What is changing about provider registration and enrolment? How are payments changing? Why is the government making providers enrol? How does enrolling providers help make NDIS services safer and reduce fraud? What supports are moving to a commissioning model?

The Minister for Disability and the NDIS will have the power to make a pricing determination for NDIS supports. The determination will set out the maximum amounts for NDIS supports. The NDIA will be responsible for providing advice to the Minister for the purpose of making a pricing determination. This will be done through the existing Annual Pricing Review process. There are no immediate changes to NDIS pricing. Providers can continue to follow the current pricing arrangements.

The Guardian article: Intended to assist children with mild to moderate autism or developmental delays up to the age of nine, Thriving Kids is scheduled to be implemented from October this year, fully replacing the NDIS for those children by 2028. But the Queensland premier, David Crisafulli, still has questions about the new program, and says he won’t sign up without answers.

ABC News reports that parents of young children with disability were twice as likely to experience psychological distress and nearly twice as likely to report poor health. The Parenting Today survey covered more than 10,000 carers; its under-nine comparison included 600 parents of children with disability, and also found higher loneliness and parenting strain.

The Australia Institute paper outlines that cuts to the NDIS will likely result in a lower quality of care for people with disabilities, a reduction in labour force participation of family carers and increase the risk of abuse through neglect.

Information about the I-CAN scoring system was made public in response to Senate Estimates questions on notice. DSC explores what we’ve learnt about how the I-CAN scores support needs, so providers and participants can be ready for when new framework plans roll out.

Disability service plans help everyone take meaningful action to support the inclusion of people with disability. They guide service design, decision making and help create inclusive and accessible communities. The Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety (DFSDSCS) has recently published its new Disability Service Plan 2026-2029. The plan outlines the department’s actions and commitments to improve accessibility, inclusion and outcomes for people with disability.

For participants to make informed choices, they need information in a format they can reach, read and make sense of. DSC explores how providers can ensure their website is an aid to participants, not another barrier.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill was introduced to Parliament. Further reform is needed to ensure the NDIS continues to transform lives through its support for people with disability and their families.  Your feedback will help inform future changes to the NDIS.   You can take part in one or more consultations, depending on what is relevant to you. Closes 31 Oct 2026